Bolster-standard.



No. 776.020. PATENTED NOV. 29. 1904.. N. HALVORSEN.

BOLSTER STANDARD.

APPLICATION FILED NOV. 16, 1903.

N0 MODEL.

A TTORNEYS.

the bolster.

' UNITED STATES Patented November 29, 1904.

NELSHALVORSEN, OF S OUGHTON, WISCONSIN.

BOLSTER-STANDAHD.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 776,020, dated November 29, 1904:. Application filed November 16, 1903. Serial No, 181,339. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, N ELS HALVORSEN, a citizen of the United States, residing at Stoughton, county of Dane, and State of Wisconsin, have invented new and useful Improvements in Bolster-Standards, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to improvements in standards for the bolsters of vehicles.

The object of my invention is to provide a standard of simple construction and of maximum strength in proportion to its weight which may be attached to a bolster without diminishing the strength of the latter and which is adapted to hold an extension-stake when such stakes are required.

It is a well-known fact that for strength and simplicity of construction the tubular form is practically unequaled in proportion to its size and weight. I avail myself of this fact in the construction of my standard, which is not only strong and light, but is also neat and attractive in appearance, while the hollow center affords a convenient receptacle for the lower end of the extension-stake, such as are used to hold an additional wagon-box or for other similar purposes.

The construction of my invention is further explained by reference to the accompanying drawings, in which Figure 1. represents a view from the end of Fig. 2 represents a side view. Fig. 3 represents a view from the center of the bolster. Fig. 4 is a vertical section drawn on line m of Fig. 1. Fig. 5 is a top view. Fig. 6 represents a modified form of standard in which the inner side is flattened to give a broader bearing-surface to the box. Figs. 7 and 8 represent modified forms of standards constructed from a single piece of tubing.

Like parts are identified by the same re'li'crence-letters throughout the several views.

A represents a bolster such as is ordinarily used in the construction of wagons or sleighs. The standard comprises a vertical cylinder B, preferably flattened on the side against which the box bears, as shown at S in Fig. 6, diagonal brace D, horizontal fastening-plates E E, diagonal fastening-plates F F, and the central fastening-plate G.

In the form shown in Figs. 1 to 5 the standard is preferably formed in two separable parts a and 7), which are secured together by flanges I I and bolts (Z (Z. The lower end of the part 0 is provided with two vertical slits K K when the intermediate part G is bent inwardly into a horizontal position and serves as a fastening-plate for securing the I standard to the bolster, as more clearly shown in Fig. 2. The lower end of the exterior part a is bent outwardly at an obtuse angle to the vertical part, forming brace I), as stated, while the lower end of the brace I) is split at the center and the respective sides of the center turned at right angles thereto toward the right and left, as indicated in Fig. 1, when they serve as fastening-plates for such parts. The standards being thus formed are secured to the bolster A by a plurality of bolts L, substantially as indicated. M is an extension stake or standard, the lower end of which is inserted in the cylindrical space of the standard, as indicated in Figs. 1 to 2:5, inelusive.

The modified form of standard shown in Figs. 7 and 8 is formed from a single piece of tubing, the lower end of which is provided with a longitudinal slit (J, by which the same is subdivided into two parts, the lower ends of which are cut and bent to correspond in shape with the lower ends oi. the parts I! and 6, comprising the angular brace l), the horizontal fasteningplates E and G, and the diagonal fastening-plates F F. The standard thus formed is secured to the bolster by bolts L.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

l. A bolster-standard for vehicles comprisinga tubular vertical portion, the lower end of which is subdivided centrally, one side of said subdivision forming a diagonal brace portion which is again subdivided into two parts, each of which parts terminate outwardly in opposite directions forming horizontal fasteningplates, while the other side-of the standard is again subdivided vertically into three parts forming a horizontal central fastcningplate and two vertical fastening-plates.

2. A bolster-standard for vehicles comprisbrace which is again subdivided into two parts each of which parts terminate outwardly in opposite directions forming horizontal fastening-plates, while the other side of the stand-i,

ard is again subdivided vertically into three parts forming a horizontal central fasteningplate and two vertical fastening-plates.

3. A bolster-standard for vehicles comprising a tubular vertical portion formed of two separate parts a and b secured together by a plurality of rivets (Z, the lower end of which standard is subdivided centrally. one side forming a diagonal brace D which is again subdivided into two horizontal fastening-plates E,E terminating outwardly in opposite directions,

I while the other side of the standard is subdivided vertically into three parts comprising the horizontal fastening-plate Gr and the diagonal fastening-plates F, F, said fastening-plate G being bent inwardly and secured to the bolster beneath the center or" the vertical portion of said standard, said fastening-plates F being bent in the opposite direction and secured to the sides of the bolster, all substantially as, and for the purpose specified.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

NELS HALVORSEN.

Witnesses:

WM. 0. HEGELMEYER, M. M. J. VEA. 

